President Donald Trump said on Saturday that NATO Member States must deposit large tariffs as a group in China, up to 50-100%to interrupt its economic adhesion over Russia and add that it will only be withdrawn after the end of the war between Russia and Ukraine.
In a letter published on his Social Account Trump, Trump said that the US is ready to hit Russia with the main sanctions, but only if all NATO nations terminate oil purchases from Moscow and deposit their own sanctions.
“NATO, as a group, places 50% to 100% of tariffs on China to be fully withdrawn after the war with Russia and Ukraine, it will also help to end this deadly but ridiculous war. China has strong control and even grip, over Russia.
Chinese dominance in a trade in Russia
In August 2025, China continued to be the largest global buyer of Russian fossil fuels, which contributes 40% of Russian export income from its top five importers, which represents EUR 5.7 billion. India stood second in the list, followed by Turkiye, a member of NATO, according to data compiled from the Energy and Clean Air Research Center.
According to China, China bought 47% of Russian raw exports worth EUR 3.1 billion, making it the highest export target for oil Moscow.
Among other things, China is increasingly buying Russian oil after the European Union boycotted most of the Russian seabed since January 2023, which has led to a massive shift of raw flows from Europe to Asia.
Trump’s punishment for buying Russian brutal
While Trump continues to claim that the Russian-Ukraine War would never have begun if he was president at the time, he tried to fulfill his promises to reach a resolution, and instead threatened to raise pressure on Moscow, AP said in the report.
Last month, the US slapped 50% on India as a punishment for the continuing purchase of Russian oil, although it has not yet taken such steps against China.
“This is not trump’s war (it would never have a started If I Was President), it is biden’s and Zelenky’s War. I am only here to Help Stop It, and Save Thousands of Russian and Ukrainian Lives (7,118 Lives Last Week, Alone). Quickly, and All of Those Lives Will Be Saved!
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